nature
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He is reserved by nature, and he credits his time with the Bananas with improving his confidence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
"All this comes with true excitement about the beauty, elegance, and refinement found in and produced by nature."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 16, 2026
There is no single definition of drought, but it is ultimately caused by a prolonged period of low rainfall, which has knock-on effects for nature, agriculture and water supplies.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
In the late 1980s – and certainly today, much more so – urban living distanced millions of people from their close connection to nature . . . and their parents.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
Others said that it was wrong to fool with nature.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
In her opinion, to truly be seen we must acknowledge our alternative natures, our shadow sides, the otherness of our beings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
Dogs are particularly affected because of their often voracious appetites and generally unfussy natures.
From Salon ● Mar. 28, 2024
Although the origins of the feud are unclear, some observers attributed it to the pair’s competitive natures.
From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2023
He specializes in deep-sea ecosystems, whose fragile natures and slow rates of recovery leave them particularly vulnerable to climate change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
“If I am given permission to manage them as I see fit, I have no doubt that their better natures will prevail,” Penelope answered rather boldly.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
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Species
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